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OpenHands vs Kiro: catalog facts
OpenHands	Kiro
Free The software is free under its open-source licence. Hosting, hardware and external…	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans that include usage credits.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Command line
It runs OpenHands, Claude Code, Codex, Gemini or any ACP-compatible agent from one self-hosted interface across local…	Spec-driven workflow from requirements to tasks Property-based tests to check correctness
You still pay for the model access it drives, and agents that edit files and run commands need…	Relies on cloud AI models and an account Heavier use requires a paid plan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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